S. Korea flattened their curve QUICKLY. Since Jan 20, they’ve had 14,714 cases (28 cases per 100,000) and 305 deaths (6 per 1 million). This success was due to their flawed 2015 MERS response. After MERS, they made several changes to their health system, insurance system, and strengthened relationships between public and private agencies. This foundation allowed them to respond quickly to COVID19.
S. Korea: Another COVID19 success story
S. Korea: Another COVID19 success story
S. Korea: Another COVID19 success story
S. Korea flattened their curve QUICKLY. Since Jan 20, they’ve had 14,714 cases (28 cases per 100,000) and 305 deaths (6 per 1 million). This success was due to their flawed 2015 MERS response. After MERS, they made several changes to their health system, insurance system, and strengthened relationships between public and private agencies. This foundation allowed them to respond quickly to COVID19.